Damascus, June 30 (SANA) Representatives of Syria’s private sector and the European Commission discussed ways to expand economic cooperation and encourage investment during a virtual meeting on Monday that also included executives from several European companies.
The talks focused on the needs of Syrian businesses and the challenges facing the private sector, particularly in manufacturing, exports, imports and infrastructure. Participants also discussed support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), expanding Syrian companies’ participation in international trade fairs and facilitating business travel to Europe.
Alaa al-Ali, chairman of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, said the federation has launched an accredited professional certification system for the first time to help align workforce skills with labor market needs.
He said the federation is seeking closer cooperation with European institutions in vocational training, knowledge transfer and capacity building.
The meeting was attended by Mouddar Khouja (AACC), Secretary-General of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce, along with members of the federation’s board and heads of specialized committees. Representatives of the European Commission and European companies operating in the industrial, energy and logistics sectors also participated.
The federation said the meeting was part of its efforts to strengthen ties with international economic organizations, expand the presence of Syrian businesses in foreign markets, attract investment and support the country’s economic recovery.
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